The Prince of Wales says he is looking forward to discussing his plans for "world domination" tomorrow with other New Zealanders born on the same day. In a speech filled with quips during a cocktail event at Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre, Prince Charles told an audience, including soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, chef Peter Gordon and the Topp Twins, that the highlight of his trip would be his 64th birthday party at Government House in Wellington.

HRH Prince Charles visited the Cloud for the Sheer Brilliance Wool Campaign to observe some of the countries innovative ideas & designs. He also tried his hand at making a wool rug & later gave a speech on his thoughts of the values & benefits of using the natural fibre.

The Royal party enjoyed the 'Hairy Maclary' stage show at the Bruce Mason theatre and met author Dame Lynley Dodd along with the children and cast.

The Royals have visited AUT Millennium to meet our Olympic and Paralympic medalists, visited Devonport Naval Base, and braved the rain with a walk along Queen Street to meet the crowds that came to welcome them to Auckland.

Their Royal Highnesses visited the AUT Millennium Institute of Sport & Health and were greeted by many admirers. Junior World Shot put champ Jacko Gill had the pleasure of meeting them & had the opportunity to put his skills on display.

A wrap-up of the Royal visit to Auckland where there was war veterans, royalists and a cautious hongi.

The fireworks were bursting over Whenuapai last night as Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Auckland to begin their six-day visit.

Whatever the shortfalls of the American electoral system, it has one basic element right. You have to have been born in the US to become its head of state, writes Brian Rudman.

Prince Charles, who arrives in NZ tomorrow with his wife, Camilla, has fashioned a respectable career as the Queen's apprentice.

The Melbourne Cup was once again about the fashion - as well as the races - as thousands turned out to celebrate in Auckland and across the Ditch.

Prince Charles and Camilla arrived in Papua New Guinea and got straight into official engagements, visiting villages and attending cultural events.

The British royal holiday home of Sandringham is open to the public - but, as Andrew Drummond discovers, not all parts of this four-level grand pile can be accessed.

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has added some island flavour to her wardrobe and gained a small Pacific label international recognition overnight.

A youngster from the Solomon Islands has taken on the future king of England in a show of football prowess - and won. "He was good, yes, but not as good as me," said Philemon Fatai, 13.

Kiwis would rather skip Prince Charles and have his camera-friendly son as their next king, a Herald-DigiPoll survey shows.

Catherine Bennett writes that as intrusive and prying as the press may be, what did Kate really expect when she took on that role?